The beauty of Peterborough is the eclectic range of eateries, like none of them have competition because each of them are so different. Funny thing, it was once called the appliance district but appliance stores began fading away at the same time as Peterborians began cultivating their culinary muscle. Most of these eateries we’re visiting are within the downtown core in an area called the Café District. In the meantime, only the locals and any visitors who accidently wonder into her little diner get to enjoy this lip-smacking tribute to the lowly sandwich. She’s hoping her Peterborough Smoked Meat sandwiches will someday rival the famous Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich. Sam smokes dozens of briskets a week from locally raised cows. Layered between two pieces of fluffy bread are thick mounds of smoked meat. Step 3: We approach Sam’s Place and as we walk by the outdoor tables to enter the restaurant we pass people happily chowing down on overloaded sandwiches. Verdict? Light caramel enrobed with pure, decadent chocolate is all brought to life brilliantly with the occasional spike of saltiness. I choose a chocolate caramel with sea salt. With nooses pressed against the glass chocolate case that looks more like a jewellery store counter, no one can decide. Pastry chef Angela Roest and owner, second generation confectioner Warren Eley tempt us with anything our heart desires.
Step 2: Our next stop is NakeD Chocolate, a French and Belgium style chocolatier with sinfully, sweet chocolate aromas that permeate every inch of the little shop.
#FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS AUSTIN FULL#
Today is production day and as we walk by the air is full of cinnamon roasted apple aromas. Peterborough is home to a large factory that produces (among other edibles) Quaker Oaks cereals. Verdict? They’re perfect comfort foods that reek of guilty pleasures with each chew. Owners Michael and Andrea Vandererberg own this casual, seasonal café and tempt our little group with warm, chewy, uber-thick cookies. Step 1: We relaxed at The Silver Bean Café in the middle of Millennium Park and perched at the Otonabee Rivers edge. I have my doubts how this is going to work, but Donald Fraser of Farm to Table Culinary Tours has a 12-step program laid out for us and I’m willing to give it a try. We here to admit our addiction to the pursuit of perfect food, to share our shame of applying unobtainable high standards on chefs and cooks alike and to offer each other support as we learn to be more reasonable and appreciative eaters. I’m with a group of foodies and we’re gathered in Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough. “Hi, my name is Lynn and I’m a food addict,” I say with shameful conviction.
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